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What Types of Braces Are Available?

If braces are indeed the solution for you, your orthodontist will prescribe an appliance specific for your needs. The braces may consist of bands, wires, and other fixed or removable corrective appliances.

Generally, there are three types of braces:

• Brackets: Made of stainless steel or clear or tooth-colored ceramic or plastic, brackets are bonded to the front of each tooth. Ceramic or plastic brackets are often selected for cosmetic reasons. Plastic brackets, however, may become stained and discolored by the end of treatment. Another disadvantage of ceramic or plastic brackets is that they cause more friction between the wire and brackets, which can increase treatment time.
• Lingual-type brackets: These are brackets that attach to the back of teeth, hiding the bracket from view.
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Nearby Largo Hospitals *

HEALTHSOUTH Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo
901 N Clearwater Largo Rd
Largo, FL 33770
(727)586-2999

Largo Medical Center
201 14th St SW
Largo, FL 33770
(727)588-5200

Sun Coast Hospital
2025 Indian Rocks Rd
Largo, FL 33774
(727)581-9474

Morton Plant Hospital
300 Pinellas St
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727)462-7000

Windmoor Healthcare of Clearwater
11300 US 19 N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727)541-2646

Mease Dunedin Hospital
601 Main St
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727)733-1111

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System
10000 Bay Pines Blvd
Bay Pines, FL 33744
(727)398-6661

Mease Countryside Hospital
3231 McMullen-Booth Rd
Safety Harbor, FL 34695
(727)725-6111

Northside Hospital & Tampa Bay Heart Institute
6000 49th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33709
(727)521-4411

St Petersburg General Hospital
6500 38th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
(727)384-1414

Palms of Pasadena Hospital
1501 Pasadena Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727)381-1000

Edward White Hospital
2323 9th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33713
(727)323-1111

St Anthony's Hospital
1200 7th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727)825-1100

All Children's Hospital
801 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727)898-7451

Bayfront Medical Center
701 6th St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727)823-1234

Town & Country Hospital
6001 Webb Rd
Tampa, FL 33615
(813)888-7060

Helen Ellis Memorial Hospital
1395 S Pinellas Ave
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
(727)942-5000

Kindred Hospital St Petersburg
3030 Sixth St S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
(727)894-8719

Kindred Hospital Tampa
4555 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33611
(813)839-6341

University Community Hospital Carrollwood
7171 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33614
(813)932-2222

Memorial Hospital of Tampa
2901 Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813)873-6400

St Joseph's Women's Hospital
3030 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)879-4730

St Joseph's Children's Hospital of Tampa
3001 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)870-4000

St Joseph's Hospital
3001 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
(813)870-4000

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa
4801 N Howard Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813)874-7575

Tampa General Hospital
2 Columbia Dr
Tampa, FL 33606
(813)844-7000

Community Hospital of New Port Richey
5637 Marine Pkwy
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)848-1733

Shriners Hospital for Children
12502 Pine Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-2250

Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
6600 Madison St
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727)842-8468

James A Haley VA Medical Center
13000 Bruce B Downs Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-2000

H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
12902 Magnolia Dr
Tampa, FL 33612
(813)972-4673

University Community Hospital
3100 E Fletcher Ave
Tampa, FL 33613
(813)971-6000

South Bay Hospital
4016 Sun City Center Blvd
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813)634-3301

Brandon Regional Hospital
119 Oakfield Dr
Brandon, FL 33511
(813)681-5551

Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point
14000 Fivay Rd
Hudson, FL 34667
(727)819-2929

Blake Medical Center
2020 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941)792-6611

Manatee Memorial Hospital
206 2nd St E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941)746-5111

Manatee Palms Youth Services
4480 51st St W
Bradenton, FL 34210
(941)792-2222

Manatee Glens Hospital
2020 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941)782-4600

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